Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family
The Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. Established in 1981, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.9M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+90.6% YoY
Grant Count
13
+62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$148K
+17.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Higher education
- Jewish organizations
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- Performing arts support
- Community center operations
- Heritage museum operations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
of $2,500 and a maximum grant of $400,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and Florida, with particular emphasis on the Atlanta area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $19,903,261 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $1,918,625 (total giving)
Revenue & Expenses (2024):
- Total revenue: $1,255,788
- Total expenses: $2,052,918
- Net assets: $19,903,261
Historical Assets: $20,161,220 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,903,261 | $20,161,220 | $20,021,097 |
| Revenue | $1,255,788 | $477,027 | $566,020 |
| Expenses | $2,052,918 | $1,129,475 | $793,976 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,927,525 | $1,008,830 | $667,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $995,122 | $318,894 | $244,863 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,074,787 | $991,571 | $1,178,779 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation ($1,000,000), Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta ($410,000), Sarasota Memorial ($333,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHAVATH ACHIM SYNAGOGUE ATLANTA, GA | RELIGIOUS | $35,325 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE BUCKHEAD, GA | COMMUNITY WELLNESS | $5,000 |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK HUNGER WALK EAST POINT, GA | COMMUNITY WELLNESS | $500 |
| ATLANTA JEWISH FILM SOCIETY MARIETTA, GA | PERFORMING ARTS SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| HIGH MUSEUM OF ART ATLANTA, GA | ART ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| MARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | OPERATION FUND FOR COMMUNITY CENTER | $410,000 |
| SARASOTA MEMORIAL SARASOTA, FL | HOSPITAL | $333,000 |
| THE BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM ATLANTA, GA | OPERATION FUND FOR HERITAGE MUSEUM | $5,000 |
| HILLELS OF GEORGIA ATLANTA, GA | STUDENT LIFE | $1,800 |
| JEWISH HOME LIFE COMMUNITIES ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY WELLNESS | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation leadership includes:
- Sanford Orkin (President)
- Sherri Soriano (Director)
- Laurie Ginburg (Director)
- Michael Orkin (Director)
- Kenneth Orkin (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD ORKIN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| SHERRI SORIANO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAURIE GINBURG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL ORKIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KENNETH ORKIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized as a significant supporter of higher education, particularly the University of Georgia. The foundation made a $1 million gift to support need-based scholarships at the University of Georgia. The foundation is also listed as a sponsor of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
Longtime UGA supporter Sanford Orkin dies at 93Frequently Asked Questions
What does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Higher education • Jewish organizations • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services • Performing arts support • Community center operations • Heritage museum operations
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $100 to $1,000,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** • Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA): $420,000 for community center operations (2023) • Atlanta Jewish Film Society: $5,300 for performing arts support (2023) • The Breman Museum: $2,500 for heritage museum operations (2023) **Grant Characteristics:** Based on 2022 data, the foundation made 9 grants with a median grant size of $2,500 and a maximum grant of $400,000.
Where does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and Florida, with particular emphasis on the Atlanta area.
What size grants does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family award?
In 2024, Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family awarded 13 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $148K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's EIN?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1451650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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